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Rob Grunewald

Rob Grunewald conducts research on regional economic and community development issues. He writes articles for the fedgazette, a periodical published by the Minneapolis Fed, including articles on the economic and community impact of rapid energy development in the Bakken shale areas of North Dakota and Montana.

In 2003, he co-authored “Early Childhood Development: Economic Development with a High Public Return” and several subsequent articles on the economic impact of investing in early childhood education. He speaks to community and business leaders, policymakers and media in the Ninth District and other parts of the United States.

Grunewald serves on the board of directors for Think Small: Leaders in Early Learning, the advisory board for First Children’s Finance Growth Fund, is a former board member of the Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency and is a past president of the Minnesota Economic Association.

Grunewald holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and religion from St. Olaf College and a master’s degree in applied economics from the University of Minnesota.